Apple has submitted its proposed commission structure for purchases made through external links in iOS apps, following a Supreme Court decision that rejected the company’s request to delay the process. The filing, made in the U.S. District Court of Northern California, outlines new fees that vary depending on the developer’s program enrollment.

Under the proposed plan, standard apps would incur a 15% commission on external link purchases. Developers participating in Apple’s small business program would pay a reduced rate of 5%, while those in the Video Partner Program, News Partner Program, and Mini Apps Partner Program would see a 10% commission. Subscription renewals are also proposed at a 10% rate.

The development stems from an ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games over App Store commission policies. Apple had previously attempted to delay this submission, arguing that proceedings should await a Supreme Court ruling on whether the company was in contempt of a court order regarding a separate 27% commission on external link purchases. The Supreme Court’s rejection of Apple’s bid on Thursday cleared the way for the filing.

Apple maintains that charging fees on in-app purchases is justified as a way to recover investments in the tools, technology, and services that support its App Store and software ecosystem. The company also noted that its proposed link-out rates are comparable to those on Google Play, which charges 20% for standard apps, 15% for special programs, and 10% for subscription renewals, pointing out that Epic Games had previously agreed to those terms.

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